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BSL NHS Talking Therapies

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Buyer Address: Birmingham, UKG31, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Gail Bloxham

Contact Email: gail.bloxham@nhs.net

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
42511.0 GBP
Published
24 Feb 2026, 16:38
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Sign Health
Official Source
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Description

Provision of British Sign Language NHS Talking Therapies for deaf patients registered with Birmingham and Solihull GPs.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Provision of British Sign Language NHS Talking Therapies for deaf patients registered with Birmingham and Solihull GPs. This notice is confirmation of an award having been made due to an urgent circumstance - the lifetime value of the contract will not exceed £42,511 - the date of this agreement will commence from 20 February 2026.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Dependent on the finalisation of the framework, the contracting authority may extend this agreement

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): 'to address immediate risks to safety and quality of care

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